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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what was Mary doomed to be the subject?
(a) Scrutiny.
(b) Bad jokes.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Gossip.

2. What does Tony realize about "white civilization?"
(a) That it has no place in Africa.
(b) That it is superior and should be protected.
(c) That it is doomed to failure.
(d) That it can never have human relations with black people.

3. Why is Marston's relationship with the Turners?
(a) He is a distant cousin of Dick Turner.
(b) He was going to watch their farm.
(c) He was going to help them turn their farm into a tobacco plantation.
(d) He is their real estate agent.

4. Where is "Home" for Mary, even though she has never been there?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) England.
(d) America.

5. What is the name of the native that brings tea in the morning?
(a) Samson.
(b) Old boy.
(c) John.
(d) Moses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes Mary's attitude towards her life?

2. Who is arrested for murder?

3. What was Mary's strength and weakness?

4. Why did Charlie come to Africa?

5. Who discovered the body?

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